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Eva M. Clayton: “I can say unequivocally, though, that every member of the Congressional Black Caucus has made this a centerpiece, a…”

On the recordMay 2, 2001
I can say unequivocally, though, that every member of the Congressional Black Caucus has made this a centerpiece, a priority, in this Congress as well as Congresses before and Congresses to come, because this is a very critical issue. And it is so timely today given that just last Saturday I had my fifth annual Minority Women and Children's AIDS Walk.
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Eva M. Clayton
North Carolina

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Discussing the importance of AIDS initiatives and the Congressional Black Caucus's commitment to the issue.

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